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Jonathan Story

Emeritus Professor of International Political Economy
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Japan: Asian Giant or Old Age Pensioner?

By  Jonathan Story,  Ritsa Panagiotou
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This case presents the domestic and external context of Japan after the end of the cold war. Questions are appended on the political, economic and business prospects of the country.

    Published 01 Jan 2004

    Reference 4527

    Topic Economics & Finance

    Region Asia

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    Japan: Asian Giant or Old Age Pensioner?

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    This case presents the domestic and external context of Japan after the end of the cold war. Questions are appended on the political, economic and business prospects of the country.

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      King Mohamed VI: Morocco's Moderniser

      By  Jonathan Story,  Rahul Agarwal
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      The case presents material to discuss the prospects of King Mohamed VI of Morocco. Domestic policy inheritances, the new context and Morocco’s external setting and relevant data provide a basis for country analysis.

        Published 01 Jan 2004

        Reference 4890

        Topic Strategy

        Region Other Regions

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        King Mohamed VI: Morocco's Moderniser

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        The case presents material to discuss the prospects of King Mohamed VI of Morocco. Domestic policy inheritances, the new context and Morocco’s external setting and relevant data provide a basis for country analysis.

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          The South African Transition: From Apartheid to Multi-Racial Democracy -Summary Case

          By  Jonathan Story
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          The case presents the background to the opening of a negotiation between the many parties engaged in creating a new South Africa.

            Published 01 Jan 2004

            Reference 4324

            Topic Economics & Finance

            Region Africa

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            The South African Transition: From Apartheid to Multi-Racial Democracy -Summary Case

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            The case presents the background to the opening of a negotiation between the many parties engaged in creating a new South Africa.

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              Y2K: The Bug that Failed to Bite

              By  Jonathan Story,  Robert Crawford
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              The case is a unique insight into the preparation to avoid the Y2K bug striking at the world economy’s financial nerve centre. It tells the real story of how a global network was swiftly formed, procedures set in place, and norms introduced.

                Published 02 Jan 2001

                Reference 4910

                Topic Strategy

                Industry Financial Services

                Region Global

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                Y2K: The Bug that Failed to Bite

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                The case is a unique insight into the preparation to avoid the Y2K bug striking at the world economy’s financial nerve centre. It tells the real story of how a global network was swiftly formed, procedures set in place, and norms introduced.

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                  USA, all the Benefits, China all the Concessions? The US-China Bilateral WTO Agreement

                  By  Jonathan Story,  Robert Crawford
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                  The case focuses on the US-China bilateral negotiations on China’s bid for WTO membership. It presents the domestic policy processes of both countries regarding the entry negotiation and indicates the likely impact of China’s entry.

                    Published 01 Jan 2000

                    Reference 4925

                    Topic Strategy

                    Industry Banking

                    Region Asia

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                    USA, all the Benefits, China all the Concessions? The US-China Bilateral WTO Agreement

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                    The case focuses on the US-China bilateral negotiations on China’s bid for WTO membership. It presents the domestic policy processes of both countries regarding the entry negotiation and indicates the likely impact of China’s entry.

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                      Electermash

                      By  Jonathan Story
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                      The case presents a fictional company, based in Fontainebleau, and with three overseas subsidiaries. The CEO wants to select a location for a corporate presence in one of the territories covered in any country potential and risk cases.

                        Published 01 Jan 2000

                        Reference 4888

                        Topic Strategy

                        Industry Packaging and Containers

                        Region Europe

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                        Electermash

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                        The case presents a fictional company, based in Fontainebleau, and with three overseas subsidiaries. The CEO wants to select a location for a corporate presence in one of the territories covered in any country potential and risk cases.

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                          The GITIC Crackdown - Killing Cockroaches in the Kitchen

                          By  Jonathan Story,  Guido Meyerhans,  Rebecca Wei Wei,  Bing Xie
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                          GITIC was forced to closure in 1998/99, creating concern among foreign investors, particularly Japanese and Korean. The concern was that the Chinese government would not stand behind its own store investment bank. The case is about how to read economic policy-making in a non-transparent environment.

                            Published 01 Jan 1999

                            Reference 4817

                            Topic Strategy

                            Industry Banking

                            Region Asia

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                            The GITIC Crackdown - Killing Cockroaches in the Kitchen

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                            GITIC was forced to closure in 1998/99, creating concern among foreign investors, particularly Japanese and Korean. The concern was that the Chinese government would not stand behind its own store investment bank. The case is about how to read economic policy-making in a non-transparent environment.

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                              Chinese Banking Reform: Marketising the Economy or Power?

                              By  Jonathan Story,  Robert Crawford
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                              The case presents the evolution of the banking system in China in the 1990s, but dating back to 1978.

                                Published 01 Jan 1999

                                Reference 4859

                                Topic Strategy

                                Industry Banking

                                Region Asia

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                                Chinese Banking Reform: Marketising the Economy or Power?

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                                The case presents the evolution of the banking system in China in the 1990s, but dating back to 1978.

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                                  Ericsson in China

                                  By  Jonathan Story,  Adam Pearson
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                                  The corporate cases recount a short history of the companies' operations in China.

                                    Published 30 Jun 1997

                                    Reference 4702

                                    Topic Economics & Finance

                                    Industry Telecommunications,  Wireless

                                    Region Asia

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                                    Ericsson in China

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                                    The corporate cases recount a short history of the companies' operations in China.

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                                      Eurotel in China

                                      By  Jonathan Story,  Adam Pearson
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                                      The corporate cases recount a short history of the companies' operations in China.

                                        Published 30 Jun 1997

                                        Reference 4705

                                        Topic Economics & Finance

                                        Industry Telecommunications,  Wireless

                                        Region Asia

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                                        Eurotel in China

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                                        The corporate cases recount a short history of the companies' operations in China.

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                                          CASE STUDY

                                          MAS Holdings: Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility in the Apparel Industry

                                          By  Jonathan Story,  Noshua Watson
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                                          MAS Holdings is a family-owned manufacturer of women's apparel, founded by three brothers who have built the firm into a US$570 million business. Clients include the biggest brands in lingerie and sportswear. The textile industry makes up 50% of Sri Lankan exports, especially from China. The case is about using corporate social responsibility as a strategic tool in global competition.

                                            Published 03 Jan 2006

                                            Reference 5347

                                            Topic Economics & Finance

                                            Industry Apparel and Fashion

                                            Region Asia

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                                            MAS Holdings: Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility in the Apparel Industry

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                                            MAS Holdings is a family-owned manufacturer of women's apparel, founded by three brothers who have built the firm into a US$570 million business. Clients include the biggest brands in lingerie and sportswear. The textile industry makes up 50% of Sri Lankan exports, especially from China. The case is about using corporate social responsibility as a strategic tool in global competition.

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                                              Conquistadores in China

                                              By  Jonathan Story
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                                              In 2002, China became the world’s number-one recipient of inward foreign direct investment (FDI). One of the major attractions was China’s entry into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in December 2001. Spanish firms, which had previously had a major focus on Latin America, participated in the general enthusiasm.

                                                Published 01 Oct 2004

                                                Reference 5128

                                                Topic Economics & Finance

                                                Industry Computer Software,  Food and Beverages Production,  Wine and Spirits

                                                Region Asia

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                                                Conquistadores in China

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                                                In 2002, China became the world’s number-one recipient of inward foreign direct investment (FDI). One of the major attractions was China’s entry into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in December 2001. Spanish firms, which had previously had a major focus on Latin America, participated in the general enthusiasm.

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